Tennessee Vital Records Agency Information

TENNESSEE VITAL RECORDS
The Tennessee Division of Vital Records (Tennessee Vital Records) issues certified copies of Tennessee birth certificates, Tennessee death certificates, Tennessee marriage records and Tennessee divorce records for events that occurred within the State of Tennessee. You may order copies of Tennessee vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.

TENNESSEE DEATH CERTIFICATES
Tennessee Vital Records issues certified copies of Tennessee death certificates that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, to claim insurance proceeds or for other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
Copies of Tennessee death certificates will only be issued to certain family members or to persons with a legal right to the certificate.

Where Can The Document Be Shipped?
Tennessee Vital Records will ship copies of Tennessee death certificates to the entitled applicant's home or work address.

Available Tennessee (TN) Death Certificate Types

Death Certificate (without Cause)
A certified copy that does not include the cause of death. This certificate can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Registration time for death records are 30 days from the date of event.

First Copy:
$15.00
Additional Copies:
$15.00

Death Verification
A verification of the death event that can typically be used for informational purposes only. This is not a certified document and is not intended for legal purposes. The cause of death is not listed on the verification form. Registration time for death records are 30 days from the date of event.

First Copy:
$15.00
Additional Copies:
$15.00

Death Certificate (with Cause)
A certified copy that includes the cause of death. This certificate can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Registration time for death records are 30 days from the date of event.

First Copy:
$15.00
Additional Copies:
$15.00

Death Certificate Order Methods

Order Online It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official birth certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.

Order By Phone To place your order by phone, please call 866-233-0740. Have your credit card information and certificate information ready when you place your call to help speed up the order process.

VitalChek is an official service, authorized by Tennessee Vital Records, to securely order certified Tennessee (TN) vital records, like death certificates. Other online services may not be authorized by Tennessee Vital Records, and may charge additional fees without providing approved services or guaranteeing confidentiality of your data.

As a government-approved organization for 25 years, VitalChek safely delivers millions of vital records every year and is America’s #1 resource for ordering certified death certificates across the nation. VitalChek makes purchasing your family’s most important documents, such as Tennessee death certificates, simple, fast and secure:

Simple step-by-step ordering with easy to use editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.

Fast online ordering, processing & delivery options to help get your Tennessee (TN) death certificate as quickly as possible.

Secure ordering processes that are designed to help protect your identity online.

VitalChek offers the convenience of ordering Tennessee (TN) death certificates for your family from the privacy of your home or office, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, with no hidden fees or unexplained charges. No traffic, no standing in line, no parking, no hassles.